BERLIN, GERMANY, March 16 – During his official visit to Germany, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended an open invitation to German firms and businesses across Europe to engage, invest, and partner with Malaysia. Addressing about 5,000 SMEs gathered at the SME Day organized by the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (BVMW) in Berlin, Anwar emphasized Malaysia’s skilled labor force, modern infrastructure, clear regulatory environment, and vast growth potential, positioning it as an ideal partner for German businesses in the 21st century.
Highlighting Malaysia’s strategic role as a gateway to the wider ASEAN market, Anwar emphasized the region’s potential for exponential growth, making it an attractive destination for investment. With Germany remaining Malaysia’s top trading partner in the European Union and Malaysia emerging as Germany’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, bilateral trade has witnessed significant growth. Anwar, also the Finance Minister, underscored the government’s efforts to facilitate business operations and build investor confidence, making Malaysia an appealing destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).
